John Goodlad\'s classic study of American education, A Place Called School (1984

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John Goodlad's classic study of American education, A Place Called School (1984), revealed that at every grade level students spent the overwhelming majority of classroom time passively listening to teacher lectures and explanations. Many educatonal reformers today conclude that little has changed in the three decades since then. Assistive technologies make possible educational experiences and instructional practices that were not possible when Goodlad conducted his research. Given these revolutionary developments, respond to the following questions:

How can teachers design classes that rely less on lecturing and more on differentiated learning by students?

What teaching methods are assistive technologies do you think will foster increased student engagement and why?

Explanation / Answer

Assistive technology is getting the assistance or help of technology in teaching and learning.The use of multimedia and technology for enhancing teaching and learning are strategies of assistive technology.Assistive technology helps teachers to develop a classroom environment where students are not mere passive listeners but are actively involved in the learning process.With the help of these strategies a teacher can design a classroom room environment where students are active participants.

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